Creative Project Manager Jobs in Traverse City, MI

Description

Britten, Inc. is a veteran-owned (VOSB), creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we've leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper.

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We've built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch. Click here to learn more about Britten, Inc. www.britteninc.com

What We Seek...

Britten is seeking a full-time Specialty Contracting Project Manager to join our BoxPop division. This role is responsible for overseeing custom projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, timelines, and budgets. Prior experience in construction project management is highly preferred.

Job Summary and Job Functions

• Develops a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for the utilization of resources
• Minimizes exposure and risk by implementing and ensuring safety standards and quality standards are maintained
• Coordinates work of subcontractors working on various phases of multiple projects
• Oversees performance of employees work on the project, specifically related to time and labor
• Works cooperatively with the Industrial Design team to review architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed
• Is responsible for the proper administration of all necessary agreements and paperwork
• Tracks and controls the project schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within allocated time and budget
• Reports to the Executive Vice President of Specialty Contracting, CEO and owner on progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated
• Plans, implements, and tracks closeout/turnover of the projects
• Conducts project meetings
• Manages day-to-day customer interactions and expectations, directly or in a supervisory role
• Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, and project costs
• Manages to and achieves revenue goals set for projects
• Generates and issues regular internal and external project reporting through company software
• Proactively identifies changes in project scope and ensures appropriate measures are taken
• Align with and believe in the company's core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to be exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Ability to navigate in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Superior computer skills, emphasis on Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Salesforce
• Dispute Resolution
• Previous Construction Management skills and knowledge
• Financial and Job Cost Accounting knowledge
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with various groups of people to achieve maximum efficiency
• Align with and believe in the company's core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment working atmosphere
• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Performing and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Light work that includes moving or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive hourly rate and/or salary is being offered and a full benefits package for all full-time positions. Benefits Package Highlights:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K with employer match of contribution (Employer match equal to 50% of contributions to the plan, up to 6% of employee's pay)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies) Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities

Britten, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristics as protected by federal, state or local law. Britten, Inc. is a drug free employer.